Piazza San Marco in Italy, Venice resort
Rating: 8,2/10 (2875 votes)  Piazza San Marco is the main city square. The square consists of two parts: Piazza – square, and Piazzetta – platform to the bell tower to the Grand Canal. The square was formed in the 9th century, as a small space in front of the Cathedral of San Marco. The square acquired its present size in 1777. The architectural dominant of the square is – Doge's Palace and Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Marco. There are also other architectural structures on the square: Columns of San Marco, Cathedral of San Marco, Old and New Procuration, Library of San Marco, Ala Napoleonica. Piazza San Marco, among others The landmarks of Venice has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We also recommend reading Doge's Palace in Italy, Venice resort Topic: Piazza San Marco in Italy, Venice resort. |
